A variety of “Deshaun Watson to the Philadelphia Eagles” trade reports surfaced previously this offseason however that buzz has because passed away down.
Till NFL expert Adam Schefter broached the topic on 97.5 The Fanatics John Kincade reveal this early morning, that is.
Its interesting since Schefter wasnt even specifically asked about the Houston Texans quarterback or the Eagles at all. He was really talking about how the Sixers need to want to address their concerns (he believes they ought to sign Kyle Lowry) and after that rotated into a huge relocation that the Eagles need to make. Its then that he said the following:
” The Eagles are more equipped to make a run at Deshaun Watson than any group out there.”
Naturally, Schefter was inquired about the claims that Watson is facing and how those might extremely well affect his future.
” Lets see how it plays out first. However, once again, what I would state is if there are charges and he gets put behind bars or something happens to that impact, something significant and damaging and horrible … like a great deal of this things seems, then, yeah, well, its not happening. But Im operating under the assumption in some way this will be settled, or he will serve his discipline for the league, or whatever penalty he has coming, whatever is reasonable and simply, as soon as that is done, I simply think that at that point in time, whenever it is, when he is deemed all set to play by legal authorities, by the National Football League, to me, the Philadelphia Eagles should be waiting.”
Schefter later on said that he wasnt “informing you anything you dont know.” And that much is real from the standpoint we all understand the Eagles will potentially have three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. And potentially a huge requirement for a new starting quarterback.
One might be remiss to compose off Schefters comments as simple idle speculation. He has a history of couching information in opinion, as he did in early January when he spoke about how he didnt believe Carson Wentz desired to be back in Philly.
Beyond that much, there are lots of notable reports from various outlets linking Watson and the Eagles. Lets review the timeline:

As one league source explains it, the Eagles are adequately figured out to upgrade the team that they would pursue Watson, if the window opens for doing so.”
And according to an NFL source, despite their various concerns, the two groups could still get together on a Deshaun Watson trade. The Eagles are trying to correct themselves out as well, having traded away Carson Wentz with a tentative plan to hand their QB job to young Jalen Hurts – other than that our source firmly insists that Philadelphias desire to secure Watson remains in location. As we see it in light of the ongoing silence, here are the current odds for Watson for 2021: 4-1 Dolphins, 5-1 Eagles, 7-1 Texans (on Commissioner Exempt list and not playing), 8-1 Panthers, 10-1 Washington, 12-1 Broncos, 20-1 field, 50-1 Texans (actually playing). If theyre fixed before the start of training camp, Watson will end up being readily available– and the Dolphins and Eagles likely will be the two groups at the front of the line, in our view.”

March 17 (CBS Sports)– “Do not discount the Philadelphia Eagles as a strong suitor for Deshaun Watson. A lot of sources with ties to ownership have actually whispered that sentiment my way for me to disregard.”
March 19 (Inquirer)– “Howie will give up whatever he has for Watson,” an NFL source acquainted with the Eagles thinking said.
March 22 (Houston Chronicle)– The Eagles are amongst groups that stay thinking about Watson regardless of unpredictability moving on.
April 6 (Houston Chronicle)– “Several NFL teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins, are keeping track of the current Watson legal advancements, which have actually made complex any efforts to trade for him.”
April 9 (Pro Football Talk)– “Much has to occur before Deshaun Watson might be traded, especially if hes going to be traded at or around the 2021 draft. They have Jalen Hurts and Joe Flacco, but Deshaun Watson has proven that hes a franchise quarterback, and one of the best players in the NFL. As one league source explains it, the Eagles are sufficiently identified to update the group that they would pursue Watson, if the window opens for doing so.”
And according to an NFL source, despite their numerous problems, the 2 teams could still get together on a Deshaun Watson trade. The Eagles are trying to align themselves out as well, having actually traded away Carson Wentz with a tentative strategy to hand their QB task to young Jalen Hurts – other than that our source firmly insists that Philadelphias desire to secure Watson remains in location. It has actually been speculated that a Watson trade might be months away.
May 10 (Peter King)– “I believe forecasting the future of Deshaun Watson is stuffed with, well, its impossible. And depending on the outcome of the cases, numerous teams may not want to even think about Watson, and truly so. If hes free to play football unencumbered by legal issues in 2022, here are my chances on Watsons next football group, with a tie at the top: 3-1: Philadelphia.
May 12 (Pro Football Talk)– “Peter King provided some rough chances in his latest Football Morning in America column. And its clear that hes been hearing the exact same things weve been hearing: Watch the Eagles. […] As we see it in light of the ongoing silence, here are the existing odds for Watson for 2021: 4-1 Dolphins, 5-1 Eagles, 7-1 Texans (on Commissioner Exempt list and not playing), 8-1 Panthers, 10-1 Washington, 12-1 Broncos, 20-1 field, 50-1 Texans (really playing). Even if the litigation is solved, Watson will surely serve a suspension, under the same thinking that applied to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in 2010. Groups will likely make a move if/when the suits are dealt with. If theyre resolved before the start of training camp, Watson will become available– and the Dolphins and Eagles likely will be the two groups at the front of the line, in our view.”

Nothing appears imminent on the Watson front with his legal circumstance yet to play out. Its possible we may not see a resolution to this scenario till 2022.
Schefters remarks, though, serve as a tip that the Eagles are worth seeing when it concerns Watsons future.